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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.17, 1,155.12 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.17, 1,155.12 and 250.54 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.17 : 1,155.12 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.17/1,155.12 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.17x = 1,155.12 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.17x = 289,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,399.94/770.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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